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The Corner
Serving All of South West Mobile County
SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce Ap
ril 20
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Business Luncheon Wednesday, April 5th
Andy Newton
“In Step With Progress”
Jeff L. Schmitz
Johnny Antley - Individual
Chris Benton - Alabama Power
Chris Black - Integrity IT Services
Bryan Dewberry - Midtown Mortgage
Cadie Gaut - Payroll Vault
Russanne Howell - Farmers Insurance
Cindy Imsand - A-Cool Storage
Larry Kent - Individual
Delores McLaney - McLaney Senior Dance
Kay Peace - Individual
Ruth Robinson - Mobile Memorial Gardens
Cemetery
Bruce Rogers - Servpro of South Mobile Co. Della Wade - WalMart Keidrick Wooten - Mobile Gas
Board of Directors
Chamber MissionChamber MissionChamber Mission Our Chamber’s mission is to foster, promote, Our Chamber’s mission is to foster, promote, Our Chamber’s mission is to foster, promote,
advance, and improve the civic, commercial and advance, and improve the civic, commercial and advance, and improve the civic, commercial and general business interests of the surrounding general business interests of the surrounding general business interests of the surrounding
areas and to cooperate with other communities areas and to cooperate with other communities areas and to cooperate with other communities promoting objectives for the improvement of our promoting objectives for the improvement of our promoting objectives for the improvement of our
business and the welfare of our community.business and the welfare of our community.business and the welfare of our community.
2017 Officers
Blessings,
Donna Abercrombie
Greetings to all my SouthWest Mobile
County Chamber of Commerce members,
friends and colleagues. What a wondrous but
chilly March we had and now we can see
Spring time is in full swing. As we see the
time has changed so are the times of our
lives. We all need to understand we all have
24 hours in a day. Make your days
productive, make a call to that someone you
have not seen or spoken to for a while and
let them know you are thinking of them. One of the things we say
is “I’m so busy and I just don’t have the time”. We need
to remember time is short and every second is precious. Do not
wait until it’s too late.
Just a quick quote for you to think about:
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at
will change.”
I would like to thank our friends and colleagues for partnering
with us on the event committees. As you all know preparation is
the key to success. It is not too late to get involved; we are always
looking for a helping hand.
Join the SWMCCC today and be a blessing to someone
tomorrow. Remember the Chamber does great things.
President Donna Abercrombie Century Bank 1st Vice President Theresa Orrell Polysurveying 2nd Vice President Pete Riehm NAI Mobile Secretary Tiffany Ginn Southern Light Treasurer Teresa Taylor AIM Mail Center
Message from the President
Community Center Staff
Executive Director Tina Poiroux [email protected]
Rental Specialist Ashley Rester [email protected]
Building Supervisors Hooper Stiles
Susan Williams
APRIL CALENDAR
5 SWMCCC Business Luncheon
When: April 5th 11:30am-1pm
Guest Speaker: Andy Newton with Southern Light
Where: Tillman’s Corner Community Center
Contact: Chamber Office 251-666-2488
Cost: $9 for members and $11 for potential members
Luncheon Sponsor:
16
Tillman’s Corner Lions Club Meeting
When: April 4th Noon
Where: Tillman’s Corner Community Center
Contact: Marion Farnell 251-554-2091
4
18 SWMCCC Coffee with the Chamber
When: April 18th 7:30am - 8:30am
Where: Tillman’s Corner Community Center
Contact: Chamber Office 251-666-2488
Cost: Free for members and $5 for potential members
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April 18, 2017
7:30-8:30 am
Tillman’s Corner Community Center
Free for Members / $5 for potential Members
RSVP with the Chamber Office
251-666-2488 or
Heart Matters
When: April 4th 9am-11am
Where: Tillman’s Corner Community Center
What: Sharing matters of the heart for Seniors
Contact: 251-661-7700
Grow your Business with Email and Social Media When: April 20th 8am - 9am
Where: Tillman’s Corner Community Center
Host: Kathryn Cariglino
RSVP: 251-666-2488/[email protected]
Good Friday
Happy Easter!
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COFFEE & NETWORKING WITH THE CHAMBER
Guest Speaker:
MONTHLY
BUSINESS LUNCHEON
SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce
April 5, 2017 11:30am - 1pm
Luncheon Sponsor: Caterer:
Menu:
Andy Newton is a founding member of Southern Light where he has served as President and Chief Executive Officer
since its inception in 1998. In that capacity, he stewards the overall operations and strategic guidance of the company.
Southern Light is currently the leading provider of fiber optic networks and high-capacity transport solutions along the
Gulf Coast with approximately 6,000 miles of fiber networks.
In 2016, Southern Light was ranked the 52nd Best Medium-size Workplace by Fortune Magazine. From a quality
perspective, the Department of Defense’s Carrier Management Group has routinely classified Southern Light as one of
the best carriers in the United States.
Andy is active in the Gulf Coast community serving on such boards as the Alabama School of Math and Science
Foundation Board, Downtown Mobile Alliance, University of South Alabama School of Computing, and UMS-Wright
Preparatory School.
He is an Alabama native and received a degree in Economics from Birmingham Southern College.
Chopped Sirloin with Gravy over Wild Rice
Vegetable Medley
Green Salad
Rolls
Assorted Cakes
Tea
BOAR HOG’S BARBEQUE
106 Cody Road South
Mobile, AL 36608
251-525-8228
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Chamber on the Move
CAREER NOTES
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own Business? Many people consider quitting their job
to start a business. What is your delay
and how can you build your confidence?
I have worked with many businesses that have been
successful and had the same fear you are experiencing.
Some of the responses they have had about their delays
were all the same. The fear of not being successful must
be overcome and we must build our confidence in what
we love and what we know. That burning desire you are
overwhelmed with is what sparks the power to overcome
the fears. Believing in your own individuality already puts
you ahead of the game of success. Having the faith to
invest time and resources into your own inspiration gives
you an edge to believe in your product to market to the
world. Statistically, we have learned that 78% of coached
individuals start new businesses that they originally
envisioned before the counseling took place. This just
shows that they needed to build their confidence in their
original ideas. We could all use more confidence in our
professions helping us overcome the fear of success
either while starting our own business or learning to
present confidence in our current profession. I am
learning daily to make the commitment to be successful,
but also learning to look past my qualifications to be
successful.
Build your confidence by trusting your instincts,
considering the probability of your success and the
outcome, assessing your energy and not obligation,
expanding the possibilities and choosing the business that
inspires your dream.
The lack of successful business startup is ultimately
controlled by our fear. Be confident in knowing others
have succeeded and you can do the same. The Chamber
is a great place to build acquaintances and relationships
with other business owners who have walked the same
path. Fear does not control us and confidence to be
successful is liberating.
My name is Michelle Kirkpatrick.
I have been a Mortgage Loan
Originator since 2003. I am
excited to start my journey as
the new Mortgage Lender at
Century Bank at the Cottage
Hill branch. I have lived in
Mobile with my husband and
two daughters for 19 years.
What I enjoy most about being a loan originator
is the gratification that comes from helping
people, whether it is getting them into a new
home or just being available to answer questions
about their existing loan, I find that I can help
with all their mortgage needs including VA, FHA,
USDA and conventional loan programs.
Photo Courtesy of Jo Anne McKnight
Congratulations Curtis Polk, BLP Mobile Paint’s
Sales Division Manager, for joining the
SouthWest Mobile County Chamber’s Diplomat
Team!
Diplomat applications are now available on the
website and in the Chamber office. We are
looking for individuals who want to promote
their business and also help the Chamber be
more effective in the community. Ambassadors
are individuals who are wanting to volunteer and
assist with Ribbon Cuttings, Open Houses,
Coffee with the Chamber and more. We are
looking for individuals who demonstrate
leadership qualities within the Community and
have a desire to see growth within their own
business.
SWMCCC is now accepting
PayPal payments online for
chamber events.
Visit our website
www.swmcchamber.com
Russanne Howell owner, agent of Farmers Insurance, Howell
& Associates Insurance Agency. Our office has been
operating by the support of our community for the last 12
years and have been in the insurance industry 35 years. We
educate the clients so that they can make the decisions they
need to concerning their insurance needs and help protect
their assets. We are involved in Social and Civic
Organization throughout the county. It would be an honor
to represent the SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of
Commerce as Business of the Year.
Feeding the Gulf Coast, formerly Bay Area Food Bank, serves a
24-county area spanning south Alabama, south Mississippi, and
the panhandle of Florida. In 2016, the food bank distributed
over 22 million pounds of food to nearly 400 church pantries,
soup kitchens and other nonprofit organizations throughout its
service area. The food bank also operates multiple nutrition
programs, including Summer Food Service, Afterschool Snack,
Backpack, Disaster Relief, Community Garden, Mobile Pantry,
Produce Drop, Cooking Matters, and SNAP Outreach. Feeding
the Gulf Coast is a United Way agency and a member of
Feeding America. For more information, visit
www.feedingthegulfcoast.org.
McLaney’s Senior Dance is owned and operated by Delores
McLaney. The dance is celebrating it’s 8th anniversary this year.
The band members include: Larry Davis, Butch Layne, Donald
Reed, Kenny Reed, Buddy Finch and Carolyn Willard. Delores
is assisted by: Dee DeMouy, Ruth Huber, Della Wade & Tressa
Lewis to make sure everything at the dance stays in order. You
can have the opportunity to hear the band on the first & third
Thursday of every month at the Tillman’s Corner Community
Center at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcomed to come and have a
good time. The McLaney’s Senior Dance is big in giving back to
their community.
2016-2017 Businesses of the Month
Founded in 1991 Neighbor’s Restaurant has been serving the
Tillman’s Corner area a unique brand of “Southern Comfort
Food”. Offering a wide variety of Seafood, Chicken, Burgers,
Po Boy’s, and Daily Specials, you can always find something
to satisfy your needs. Known for their wide variety of
vegetables, we offer over twenty different choices every day
and night. Owner’s Pete & Jo Potter cordially invite you for
lunch or dinner. Open Monday thru Saturday from 11:00 AM
till 9:00 PM and Sundays 11:00 AM till 2:00pm.
Family Security Credit Union has been serving its account
holders for over 60 years. Family Security offers many
financial services, including savings, free personal checking,
VISA credit cards, online and mobile banking, and various
loan products with competitive rates. Family Security also
offers a Give me a Break checking account, which allows
individuals to re-establish their checking account
history. Please visit myfscu.com to see a full listing of
available products and services.
It has been the pleasure of the Chamber to recognize the
heartbeat of our membership. We are a voice for businesses and here to help promote and offer opportunities to watch
small businesses grow along with providing more training classes to improve the current business practices. On May
3rd we will be revealing the winner of this Award and recognizing the company that has excelled in leadership and
commitment to Entrepreneurship.
We are asking our members to go to our website beginning
April 1st to cast your vote for your favorite Business of the
Year. Our monthly finalists are all deserving of this award and
need your help. Votes can be cast daily until April 15th and the
business that has received the most votes will be announced at
our Small Business of the Year Luncheon, May 3rd.
www.swmcchamber.com
McLaney’s Senior Dance
The Small Business of the Year
Touching Hearts Senior Care’s mission is “to ensure a better
quality of life for our elderly clients and their families by
providing dependable and affordable care.” Touching Hearts
provides in-home care, assistance, and companionship to
seniors. Based in Mobile, AL, Touching Hearts serves clients
in south Alabama and has been the Gulf Coast region for 10
years. They are the only Certified Dementia Caregivers in
the State of Alabama. Learn more at
www.touchingheartsseniorcare.com.
Karen C. Simmons, P.C. (“KCS”) was formed in August 2010 after
CPA Karen Simmons left partnership with a larger CPA firm. Mrs.
Simmons started with three employees including herself. Today, she
employs 12 employees at KCS. The core goal of KCS is to create
value for businesses locally and nationally by providing innovative
solutions in the areas of tax and accounting, bookkeeping, strategic
planning and advising. KCS customizes these services into a monthly
package to provide better insight and allow business owners to
focus on building their business. KCS takes pride in their ability to
offer the technology and broad range of services of a large firm
without sacrificing the personalized services offered by a small firm.
Mobile County Water, Sewer and Fire Protection Authority, Inc.
(MCWS&FPA) is one of the largest rural water systems in the State of
Alabama. With the capacity to produce over 7 million gallons of
drinking water per day to serve our 13,400+ customers in Southern
Mobile County. The board of directors, managers and employees are
all dedicated to providing our customers the highest quality water and
sewer utility services. Our distribution system has 300 miles of water
lines. Theodore, Tillman’s Corner, Cypress Shores, Dawes, Fowl River,
Mon Luis Island and Coden are only some of the areas served by the
Authority. Our Board of Directors are as follows: Michael Burdine,
Chairman; Audie Tillman, Vice Chairman; Preston Smith, Treasurer;
Jim White, Secretary; George Callahan, Member.
Here’s two certain truths: 1) the State and Federal
Governments would love to have more of your hard-earned
money in their accounts, and 2) not all tax advisors are created
equal. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge
paying our legal and fair share of taxes. But the problem is that
many regular taxpayers are missing out on legal and safe
deductions because they aren’t aware of them and don’t have a
proactive tax professional on their team. At the CPA team of
Lindsey & Waldo, you get someone who will dig deep and help
keep you from overpaying your taxes.
5219 Hwy 90 W Ste C
Mobile, AL 36619
Built on many years of IT experience, Integrity IT Services is an
innovative Information Technology Solutions Provider that caters
to today’s ever changing IT landscape. Our staff enjoys the
challenges of the IT world and highly depends on our reputation in
the community. We are local, invested, and embedded right here
in YOUR community. Our services include enterprise level
antivirus solutions, network administration and security, network
cabling and termination, managed service and maintenance
contracts, automated cloud backup solutions, internet service and
hosted VOIP phone solutions, hosted email, PC repair and much
more. Our goal is to keep your business running smoothly and
efficiently to eliminate unnecessary downtime.
Dr. Chris Corsentino has been serving the Mobile
community for 26 years and counting. Along with Dr.
Corsentino, we have four equally amazing associate doctors:
Dr. Pradat, Dr. Lofton, Dr. Heyda, and Dr. Krause. All of
our doctors have extensive training to identify a patient's
problem and provide personalized treatment options. As the
largest chiropractic office in Mobile, Alabama, it is our
passion at Corsentino Chiropractic to provide the highest
quality of care possible to our patients.
Nathan Ranew and his daughter Natalie Ranew from
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH EMAIL AND SOCIAL MEDIA:
APRIL 20, 2017 8 - 9AM
TILLMAN’S CORNER COMMUNITY CENTER
5055 Carol Plantation Road, Mobile, AL 36619
HOSTED BY: KATHRYN CARIGLINO
WITH CONSTANT CONTACT
In this session, we will show you how to make the most of the combination of email and social media
for your business. When the session is finished, you will have a greater understanding of marketing
basics like goals and objectives. Session includes a live demonstration of how simple and quick it is to
create the perfect email and link it to your social media sites.
Register Here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pjmoqdlab&oeidk=a07edxcceaw9627a43e RSVP: 251-666-2488 or [email protected]
If you know a High School Junior that is looking for an opportunity to further their leadership skills, then ask
them to apply for the Tillman’s Corner Area Learning Leadership Program. The next term will begin in
September 2017 and all applications are due into the Chamber office by May 12th. We are also looking for
Business Professionals to partner as Mentors in our program. If you are interested in volunteering your time
and efforts for such a great cause, please contact the Chamber office. Financial Sponsors are also
encouraged, if you're interested in donating to the Scholarship Program please contact Tina Poiroux at
[email protected]. We are looking forward to meeting the future leaders in our community and
expect another exceptional class of seniors. Support T.A.L.L. and promote the SouthWest Mobile County
Chamber of Commerce class of leaders.
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Thank you to the sponsors of each school.
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The Antley Family Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery
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SouthWest Mobile County Chamber
SUPPORT THE
COMMUNITY THAT
SUPPORTS YOU BY
JOINING THE
SOUTHWEST MOBILE
COUNTY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE.
For information on
becoming a member call
251-666-2488.
If you are already a member,
pass the word along to help
promote our community!
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CEMETERY
TOUCHING HEARTS SENIOR
CARE
FAMILY SECURITY CREDIT
UNION
POLYSURVEYING OF MOBILE
MOBILE MEMORIAL GARDENS
FUNERAL HOME
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF
SOUTH ALABAMA
CENTURY BANK
Membership Renewals:
New Members:
AIM Mail Center # 153
D’ Michaels
Hampton Inn
Hardee’s
Holiday Inn I-10
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Mobile County Health Department
Republic Services
Southern Light
Southwestern Consulting
Time to Eat
Wade, Della
WALA Fox 10 TV
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Business of the Month:
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